2011 Dodge Ram Tradesman

For every pencil pusher and paper shuffler sitting in a cubicle is a sweat-producing, muscle-flexing worker with plenty of equipment to tote around to their various projects.
These blue-collar workers have places to go and Dodge has created a new entry-level model to make the commute that much easier.
The new Dodge Ram Tradesman is an affordable option with a starting price of $22,780 with sales beginning in the second quarter of 2011.

Available in either regular cab short-bed (6 ft., 4 in.) and long-bed (8 ft.) models, the Tradesman comes with a choice of 4x2 or 4x4 powertrains, a bright chrome grille, 17" painted wheels, and numerous interior and exterior updates.

"The Ram Tradesman is named for — and aimed at — the heart of our business," said Fred Diaz, President and CEO, Ram Truck Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "This is a hard-working truck for hard-working people. Durability, reliability and value for the money are the top three considerations for our customers. Their truck is the most important tool they own and one they’ll use every day. The Ram Tradesman is a truck they can depend on."

Exterior and Interior

The Tradesman package takes the base Ram model and adds a bright chrome grille, a cargo bed lamp, front and rear heavy-duty shock absorbers, front and rear stabilizer bars, halogen headlamps, a locking tailgate, rear wheel well liners, rack and pinion steering, a rear dome lamp, and a sentry key theft-deterrent system. The exterior look is finished by a new set of 17" painted steel wheels, exclusively available for this model.

Engine

The Ram Tradesman will be offered in either regular cab short-bed (6 ft., 4 in.) and long-bed (8 ft.) models, with a choice of 4x2 or 4x4 powertrains. Under the hood there is a standard HEMI V8 engine that delivers 390 hp and 407 ft.-lb. torque. The engine is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission and delivers a fuel consumption of 20 mpg highway.

Prices

The new Dodge Ram Tradesman will go on sale in the second quarter of 2011 with a starting price of $22,780.

Competition

The F-150 is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 engine that delivers a total of 411 HP and 434 lb-ft of torque and.
Its fuel economy is rated at 18 mpg in the 4x2 version and 16 mpg in the 4x4 version. Pricing starts from $23,390.
When compared to the Tradesman, the F150 falls short on price, fuel economy, and looks, leaving the Tradesman as man’s new best friend.

The GMC Sierra Denali HD is powered by a 6.2L Variable Valve Timing V8 that delivers a total of 403 HP at 3,000 rpm and 417 lb.-ft. of torque. Priced from $20,850 with a fuel economy of 22mpg, the GMC 1500 out performs the Tradesman in every single category.

The Nissan Titan is powered by a 5.6-liter DOHC Endurance V8 engine rated at 317 HP and 385 lb-ft torque mated to standard 5-speed automatic transmission. The Titan is a little bit more expensive than the Tradesman with a $26,820 price tag, but it only delivers 18 mpg on the highway.

17 comments:

I’m still impressed with this pick up car though it looks like an ordinary one. With its V8 engine that delivers 390 horsepower is I think can give a quite better performance on it.

(858)
posted on 12.21.2011

I actually liked some things about the Ram better. For $22k, and a real V8, I’d so buy the Tradesman. With that kind of price, you could just option it out and then customize it.

(466)
posted on 11.21.2011

Ram Tradesman is not really a good-looking truck, but I love its massive platform. It seems that it is always ready for an adventure and rocky road. Anyway, its engine specification is already quite good for it.

(434)
posted on 11.17.2011

I wonder if what will be the interior of it, will look like? Well, I hope that it could offer an impressive and comfortable inside feature. Anyway, I’m so satisfied with its engine output.

(197)
posted on 11.17.2011

I just don’t like the design of the front of this Dodge Ram and the other feature that this truck had is already looks so awesome on it, and it really looks great on its hygienic body paint.

(382)
posted on 11.14.2011

For some reason, I’m not so impressed on this Dodge Ram, but I love the fact that it is so ideal for an outdoor activity and adventures, and I think that its engine is only quite good enough on it.

(459)
posted on 11.3.2011

The front of this one seems so bulky, but I must say that I’m so impressed with it, for the fact that it is so ideal on an outdoor activity and it really looks so massive on its wheels.

(300)
posted on 10.27.2011

Dodge Ram Tradesman seems so bulky on its platform, but I must say that I still love the fact that it is so ideal for an outdoor activity. I also noticed that it had an impressive engine which is quite good enough for it.

(594)
posted on 10.19.2011

Another Dodge Ram! Great! I am really a fan of them because I absolutely love the massive platform of their tucks and well, it was so ideal for an adventure and outdoor activity.

(444)
posted on 10.17.2011

Tradesman seems too heavy, and I wonder if it is not so hard to drive, and I noticed that the engine that it has is not so powerful or not enough for a pick up cars like this, but I’m impressed with its massive appearance.

(474)
posted on 10.3.2011

The front of this Dodge seems too huge, anyway I’m still impressed with this pick up car though it looks like an ordinary one. With its V8 engine that delivers 390 horsepower is I think can give a quite better performance on it.

(797)
posted on 09.27.2011

This car has a great car performance. This car is one of the best car that can load heavy weight in the back of the car. Because this car has a good engine and good horse power.

(336)
posted on 06.17.2011

When purchasing a car the first thing that I’m looking is the power of the car. And the sad part was this truck is not so powerful unlike its competitor. I was hoping for a higher speed performance.

(276)
posted on 06.17.2011

Trucks are very popular in the US market
and based from what I’ve researched Ford F-150
is the best selling car in there. Talking about affordability I think this car is pricey compare to its competitor.

(406)
posted on 03.9.2011

Well,
this is definitely the thing that I would want to get from a pickup truck. It is quite spacious an handles very well to. Ideal for hauling a lot of very large loads.

(592)
posted on 02.17.2011

I love diesels, but I don’t need anything nearly as big as the 3500.
And as much as I liked all the new engines in the Ford F-150,
I drove a Ram 1500 with the 5.7 liter Hemi back-to-back with them and I actually liked some things about the Ram better.
For $22k, and a real V8, I’d so buy the Tradesman.
With that kind of price, you could just option it out and then customize it.
Oh the possibilities.

(797)
posted on 02.17.2011

Glad to see that dodge is bringing back the truck. A real truck without all the crap you don’t need. At 22,780 someone that uses a truck can afford it.